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The road to Hana includes lots of twists and turns, so it's not a good choice for children who get carsick. Also, plan for a full day of driving on the highway with lots of stops to go hiking and swim under waterfalls, including a dip in the famous pools at Oheo Gulch.

Topsfield, Massachusetts

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Road to Hana..Road to Heaven

We had heard mixed reviews about traveling the Road to Hana during our recent trip to Maui, HI. My husband , 10 year old son and I are so thankful that we took the recommendations of our concierge, Dave McCarthy of Aloha Concierge! Dave understood our concerns and booked us on an 11 hour tour of Hana. We all agree it was time well spent and the highlight of our time on Maui. We were picked up at our hotel by our driver, Keiko. We had breakfast at a central location and started on the long and winding road. Keiko picked the highlights of Hana stopping at the best places along the way allowing us to take photos , enjoy the scenery or walk down to the water. We saw double rainbows, double waterfalls and spent time on a black sand beach. The lunch stop featured a BBQ chicken lunch with salad at a local flower nursery. The hostess allowed us to tour her garden which was full of a myriad of flowers, bushes and plants. Who knew pointsettias are actually in bloom year round here? The tour spans a twisty , winding road which required Keiko to honk his horn going around bends with No visibility by oncomers. We were thrilled to look out our window and see the cliffs falling off right below our eyesight. The trip usually includes a swim at the Ohe'o Stream and Pools but the weather was not permitting for us that day. We didn't mind as the pools were quite full and almost overflowing. The trip went from desert to temperate to rainforest back to desert. We even saw a bamboo forest. We got some great photos at Charles Lindbergh's gravesite. The highlight of the day was the Lava Tube on the black sand beach. My son still talks about standing in the center of the tube and listening to the waves crash on the beach. The tour ends at at Tedeschi winery which is the only winery located in Maui. Although the tour is lengthy, the changing scenery and frequent stops break up the day. My son was very chill and took some time to rest while he took in the sights. It was a nice break from all of the swimming and snorkeling.

Tips for Families

Plan this trip to break up other active days as it includes alot of sitting time. Skip the wine. It is made from pineapple and not our favorite.

Houma, Louisiana

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Its nature's rollercoaster!

Do you like thrill rides? Twist and turns? Then this is for you. Its the road to Hana, or as I like to call it....natures roller coaster. This is a beautiful drive. You will see waterfalls. You will be inches from falling off the cliff and into the ocean. You will have hair pin turns. All in all its not for the faint of heart. Their are so many beautiful things to see along the way. We stopped and walked in a forest and saw camafolage trees. They peel and the colors underneath are amazing. It seems like its not real. They are overlooks where you can see waterfalls. And if you are lucky it will have rained a week before you got there and they will be in full force. This is a truely great adventure. Make sure to go the the national park at the end and check out the pools.